Grinnell Mutual Group Donation Strengthens Local Schools
The Grinnell Mutual Group (GMG) Foundation announces a three-year pledge of $30,000 to Grinnell-Newburg Educational Excellence (GNEE). In 2010, $5,000 will be directed toward the GNEE endowment fund, which will be matched by a local donors. Another $5,000 will be used to help fund 2010-2011 GNEE mini-grants.
“This is the second time the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has supported GNEE with a three year, $30,000 pledge,” said GNEE Board President and Grinnell Mutual Assistant Vice President of Underwriting and Marketing Shawn McKay. “I’m very proud of this financial support that gives the teachers and students opportunities they would not otherwise have in our school district.”
GNEE is a non-profit, community-based organization affiliated with the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation. It is committed to supporting programs and initiatives that promote excellence and ensure quality education for every student in the Grinnell-Newburg district. The mini-grants fund projects beyond those allocated by the school’s regular budget. To ensure the longevity of these grants, GNEE recently began raising money toward an endowment fund.
To generate interest for GNEE, Grinnell Mutual has hosted onsite lunch and learns for employees. To learn about opportunities for strengthening local schools, visit GNEE’s website at http://www.gnee.org/.
The Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation is committed to supporting local organizations that improve the wellbeing of the community, including those that promote education. It has also provided recent grants to area United Ways, the Drake Community Library and Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company has been in business since 1909 and provides reinsurance and property and casualty insurance products for home owners, farm owners and business owners through nearly 1,600 independent agents in 11 Midwestern states. The company is the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America.
Grinnell Mutual President and CEO Steve Crawford (center) and the Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Board present $10,000 to the GNEE Board. From left to right: Stacy Heinen (GMG), Wendy Munyon (GMG), Judy Hunter (GNEE), Steve Crawford, Nicole Brua-Behrens (GNEE), Sarah Smith (GNEE), Chris Hansen (GNEE), Harriet Adelberg (GNEE), Larry Jansen (GMG), and Shawn McKay (GMG and GNEE).